Bernards Zoning Board Navigates Complex Issues on Garage Apartment and Pool Variances

Overview: In a recent Bernards Township Zoning Board meeting, the board tackled complex zoning issues, including a deed restriction for a garage apartment and variances for pool installations.

Bernards Zoning Board Denies Variance for Light Manufacturing Facility Amid Traffic, Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Bernards Zoning Board meeting focused on a proposal by Signature Acquisitions to construct a 244,000 square foot light manufacturing facility, ultimately resulting in the denial of key variances due to unresolved traffic and environmental concerns. The application, which required 25 variances, faced substantial opposition from residents and advocacy groups, who argued that the development would lead to increased truck traffic, noise, and pollution, altering the community’s character and quality of life.

Bernards Zoning Board Grants Extension and Debates Variance Requests at Lengthy Meeting

Overview: In the latest Bernards Zoning Board meeting, members approved a 12-month extension for a homeowner’s delayed project, deliberated variances for a detached garage apartment, and discussed a fence height variance for a corner lot due to safety concerns.

Bernards Zoning Board Faces Strong Opposition from Residents on Proposed Allen Road Manufacturing Development

Overview: During the latest Bernards Zoning Board meeting, the proposed development of a light manufacturing plant on Allen Road emerged as the central issue, sparking widespread opposition from local residents. Concerns were primarily focused on the potential increase in truck traffic, environmental impact, and the preservation of community character. The applicant, Signature Acquisitions, is seeking multiple variances that, if granted, would alter the zoning landscape of the area.

Bernards Zoning Board Faces Strong Opposition from Residents to Proposed Manufacturing Facility on Allen Road.

Overview: During a recent Bernards Township Zoning Board meeting, a portion of the community expressed opposition to the proposed development of a manufacturing facility on Allen Road. Residents raised concerns about increased truck traffic, environmental impact, and safety, particularly for schoolchildren and pedestrians. The heated discussion primarily focused on the potential risks and disruptions the development could bring to the area.